1898 The Passing of Spain and Ascendency of America, Flag End Papers, Illust, VG

Description: Handsome, antique copy of "The Passing of Spain and the Ascendency of America" by J.B. Crabtree. 1898 1st edition; The King-Richardson Publishing Co.; Springfield, MA. The book features unique flag end papers in color, a two-page color illustration of "The Battle of Manila, May 1, 1898," and 32 pages of black & white photographs at the front. Nicely bound in full leather with blind-stamped decorations on the covers and spine, and gilt lettering on the front cover and spine. There is an Index and an Appendix at the back. Here are some examples of the contents: Sufferings of Cuba; Ten Years' War; Monroe Doctrine; Notice of Bombardment; Battleships; Forced Draft; Spanish Declaration of War; Torpedo Boats; What a Naval Battle is Like; Spanish Navy; American Navy; Naval Strength of the United States; The Army and its Leaders; Commander-in-Chief; National Guard; Volunteers; Armor, Ordnance and Defense; The Future of America; Character of the Spanish People; Invasion by Goths; Period of Discovery and Conquest; Ferdinand and Isabella; Revolt of the Netherlands; Voyage of Magellan; Shakespeare; Decline of Spanish Power; American Revolution; Persecution of Spanish Moors; Abolition of Slavery; American Civil War; War Between China and Japan; Growth and Loss of Spain's American Colonies; Napoleon; Abraham Lincoln; The Spanish-American War; Battle of Manila; Sinking of Merrimac; Siege of Santiago...and much more.

Price: 45 USD

Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire

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Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD